Indian Pizza
Indian Pizza is a delicious fusion of Italian pizza and Indian flavors.It features a crispy base covered with flavorful sauce and melted cheese.Paneer and colorful vegetables make it hearty and satisfying.Indian spices add warmth, aroma, and a delicious kick.It is easy to customize according to your taste and spice preference.Serve it hot as a snack, lunch, dinner, or party favorite.
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 2 medium pizza bases
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- ½ cup paneer, finely cubed
- ½ cup capsicum, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sweet corn
- ¼ cup tomato, finely chopped
- ¼ cup mushrooms, sliced, optional
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
For the Indian-Style Pizza Sauce
- ½ cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt to taste
For Garnishing
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Chili flakes, according to taste
- Fresh coriander, finely chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- Add pizza sauce, tomato ketchup, chili powder, garam masala, black pepper, oregano, chili flakes, and a small pinch of salt to a bowl. Mix thoroughly and keep aside.
Prepare the Toppings
- Wash and chop the vegetables. Keep the onion, capsicum, tomato, corn, paneer, mushrooms, and green chilies ready.For extra flavor, lightly sauté the paneer and vegetables in a little butter or oil for 2–3 minutes. This step is optional but gives the toppings a wonderful roasted flavor.
Assemble the Pizza
- Place the pizza base on a baking tray. Spread a generous layer of the prepared sauce over the base, leaving a small border around the edges.Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange the paneer and vegetables evenly on top.Add another layer of mozzarella cheese and finish with oregano, chili flakes, and a light sprinkle of chaat masala.
Bake
- Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F.Bake the pizza for approximately 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the edges are golden and crisp.Cooking time can vary depending on the oven and thickness of the pizza base.
Serve
- Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to rest for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander and a little extra oregano or chili flakes.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought pizza bases.
- Paneer can be replaced with tofu for a different variation.
- Use low-fat cheese if you want to reduce the calorie content.
- Green chilies are optional and can be adjusted to your spice preference.
- Chaat masala adds an Indian-style tangy flavor.
- Avoid adding too many watery vegetables because they can make the pizza soggy.
- For a richer flavor, lightly roast the paneer before adding it.
- Always preheat the oven for a crispier pizza base.